February 13, 2023 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 30, 2023; and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 27, 2023.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, and Diane Purvey, Chair, of the Gateway Board to speak on the Gateway Theatre’s annual presentation.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS – ITEM NO. 23.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

CONSENT AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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2023 Community Mural Program Projects

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Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)

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Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyards)

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2023 Arts and Culture Grants

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2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants

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2023 Environmental Enhancement Grants

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2023 Health, Social And Safety Grants

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2023 Child Care Grants

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Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 20, 2023):

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7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 And 7840 River Road  – Rezone from Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA) To High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre) (Urban Solutions Architecture Ltd. – Applicant)

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Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report And 2023 Work Program

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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) 2022 Annual Report And 2023 Work Program

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Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program And Budget Allocation

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 19 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 6, 2023;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 6, 2023;

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(3)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 31, 2023; and

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 7, 2023;

be received for information.

7.

2023 COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM PROJECTS

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 7065973)

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See Page CNCL-43 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2023 Community Mural Program Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2023 Community Mural Program Projects”, dated December 9, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) is adopted by Council.

8.

APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AT 6511 DYKE ROAD (LONDON FARM)

(File Ref. No. HA 22-025867) (REDMS No. 7084243)

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See Page CNCL-66 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued which will permit the addition of a new pond boardwalk and replacement orientation sign at London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, as outlined in the staff report titled “Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, and Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

9.

APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AT 5180 WESTWATER DRIVE (BRITANNIA SHIPYARDS)

(File Ref. No. HA 22- 026415) (REDMS No. 7091474)

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See Page CNCL-89 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize alterations to the landside buildings at Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyards)”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

10.

2023 ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7079502)

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See Page CNCL-175 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2023 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $124,258, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Arts and Culture Grants”, dated January 10, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

11.

2023 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7107643)

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See Page CNCL-242 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants, less the proposed grant to KidSport, be awarded for the total recommended amount of $95,017, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants”, dated January 10, 2023, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Parks Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

12.

2023 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT GRANTS

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7099784)

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See Page CNCL-299 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2023 Environmental Enhancement Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $36,393, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Environmental Enhancement Grants”, dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

13.

2023 HEALTH, SOCIAL AND SAFETY GRANTS

(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 7086433)

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See Page CNCL-403 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2023 Health, Social and Safety Grants of $661,312 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2021 Health, Social and Safety Grants”, dated January 18, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adjusted to include the balance of $5,605 to be disbursed equally between the Multicultural Helping House Society, Parish of St. Albans, and Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition, and that the adjusted total recommended amount of $666,917 be awarded; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

14.

2023 CHILD CARE GRANTS

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7055435))

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $49,936.46, as identified in the staff report titled “2023 Child Care Grants”, dated January 4, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development;

(2)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $10,000.00; and

(3)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

15.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY PROTOCOL: RESPONDING TO RACISM AND HATE

(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-546 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond endorses the “Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate,” as created in collaboration with many Richmond stakeholders, including the RCMP, Richmond School Board, City of Richmond and Richmond Library and set out protocols to help organizations, community members, and stakeholders tackle racism and respond promptly and effectively to incidents of racism and hate.

16.

APPLICATION BY URBAN SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTURE LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 AND 7840 RIVER ROAD FROM AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA) TO HIGH RISE RIVERFRONT COMMERCIAL (ZC49) – ABERDEEN VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No. RZ 17-788900) (REDMS No. 6892905)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10213, to amend:

(a)

Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Schedule 1 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), including amending the land use designation of 7840 River Road from "Park" to "Commercial", and amending the land use designation of 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road from “Commercial” to “Park”; and

(b)

Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan), including amending infrastructure policies to clarify the City’s intent regarding the coordination of dike improvements with new development and amending the land use designations in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Aberdeen Village (2031) and reference maps throughout the Plan to relocate park, road, pedestrian linkages and commercial uses in the vicinity of 7840 River Road, 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 10213, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw 10213, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10212, to create the “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 and 7840 River Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

17.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 7099257)

CNCL-665

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

18.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RCSAC) 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 7086192)

CNCL-677

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

19.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2022 ANNUAL REPORT & 2023 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET ALLOCATION

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 7080842)

CNCL-688

See Page CNCL-688 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Budget Allocation, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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2023 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS - KIDSPORT

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6708493)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the grant to KidSport be awarded in the amount of $20,000; and

(2)

That $5,000 be held back and that staff be directed, in consultation with the President, Richmond Sports Council, to allocate and administer grants for sports groups not recognized by KidSport, and that any remaining balance at the end of the year would again be adjudicated by staff in conjunction with the President, Richmond Sports Council, and can be given to KidSport.

21.

ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY

(File Ref. No.)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Heed

(1)

That the City of Richmond adopt the terminology and definitions in pages 21-24 of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-2022 in its entirety; and

(2)

That, for clarity, adopting these definitions does not preclude the criticism of specific actions of a particular government or state.

22.

CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR 2022 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL ELECTION – FAILURE TO FILE
 (File Ref. No.12-8125-80-01, REDMS No. 7134692 )

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled “Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements for 2022 General Local and School Election – Failure to File”, dated February 7, 2023, from the Chief Election Officer, be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 61(2) of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10434

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10084

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

23.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 14, 2022, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on April 29, 2022, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: Development Permit (DP 18-826280) for the properties at 4100 Vanguard Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT